COLORFUL APRICOT CHUTNEY

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You can use this chutney as an appetizer on cracker bread...or try mixing it with cream cheese into a spread. When the local Extension office held a "Pepper Day", I entered it in the recipe contest. It ended up winning first prize. I'm a widow. My son and his three children love Grandma C.'s cookies! -Lucile Cline, Wichita, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 large sweet red peppers, diced
12 ounces dried apricots, diced
1 cup raisins
1 cup sugar
1 large onion, finely chopped
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
5 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1-1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard

Steps:

In a large heavy saucepan, combine all ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25-30 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Cover and refrigerate. , Serve as an accompaniment to pork or chicken. Chutney may be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 144 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 1g protein.